These are heavy-duty cast aluminum, have gasketless metal-to-metal seals, and include a pressure gauge, pressure regulator, and rack. The sterilizers (X models) are industrial-grade, and also include an aluminum basket and flexible metal vent hose. The 25X models feature thermostatic electric heating elements and a choice of either 120V or 240V. Please do not add to cart — call us at (866) 521-1555, or email us, for the latest prices.

1 lb., $3.20. Melt cheese wax over a hot plate or camping stove, and use a wax dauber or bristle brush to apply a thin film on the spawn at each inoculation hole. This prevents spawn dehydration and insect damage. Sticks to the log and remains pliable even in coldest weather. 1 lb. does 10 logs.

A solar-heated insulated greenhouse that makes its own climate, protected from storms, droughts, floods, and temperature extremes – and predators. It is ideal for cultivating mushrooms in its moist, warm environment year ’round. At the same time, organic greens and vegetables can be grown in compact Square Foot Garden raised beds to produce 5X more veggies than regular gardens, requiring 1/5th the water, 1/5th the weeding, and only minutes of care per day. Five pages of drawings, directions, and references.

For larger yields of all compost-loving mushrooms. Predigested by earthworms to give a rich, coarse, black medium. Because of its weight, the normal shipping rates do not apply to compost. Please call (866) 521-1555 for the shipping amount to your address. Sorry, no COD’s. 10 lb.

by Paul Stamets. The state-of-the-art manual for every mushroom cultivator on sawdust, straw, bagasse, coffee grounds, and many other agri-wastes. Contains in great detail all the parameters and fascinating facts for shiitake, maitake, reishi, 7 species of oysters, portabella, and many other gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Speaks to environmental concerns, health, and business success. Excellent on all phases of sterile technique starting from mushroom spores / clones. Beautiful color photos. 585 pp.

How to make truly low-cost, instant high-rise growbeds using leaves, grass clippings, and compost. Combined with Square Foot Gardening, these two methods are capable of eliminating world hunger. Beautifully illustrated with hand drawings, 244 pp.

by Christopher Hobbs. The results of research on reishi, shiitake, maitake, and over 100 mushroom species on stimulating the immune system, preventing and treating cancer and AIDS, and treating heart disease. 251 pp.

by Stephen Gaskin. A series of conversations that were attended by thousands of people, and helped determine the spiritual direction of a generation of cultural creatives. Second edition, annotated. 191 pp.

by Thomas Laessoe and Gary Lincoff. The clearest recognition guide to mushrooms available, with over 2,300 full-color crystal-clear photos and illustrations of over 500 mushrooms. This is one of the prettiest books we have seen. 304 pp. with quality flex covers.

by David Arora. This Big Mama of ﬁeld guides covers over 2000 species, has a checklist of the 70 most common mushrooms, detailed keys, habitats, classiﬁcation, cookery, the meanings of scientiﬁc names, and toxins. Color and b&w photos, 960 pp.

by Paul Stamets. A manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. Growing mushrooms is one of the best things we can do for the environment. Here you’ll ﬁnd out how to revitalize wastelands, decompose toxic waste sites, reduce silt from streambeds, and remove pathogens from agricultural watersheds. Detailed myco-restoration of forests and the latest medicinal and nutritional properties of mushrooms. For the conscious cultivator and gardener. Heavily illustrated, 340 pp.

Pleurotus pulmonarius is a warm-weather fruiter, unique for growing well in softwoods like pine, ﬁr, and spruce logs, as well as in the soft hardwoods like poplar. cottonwood, sweetgum, willow, etc., as well as the oak species. The Phoenix oyster is heat-loving, and grows well in India and Hawaii.
Sawdust oyster spawn is suitable for cultivation in logs or in stacked larger diameter log wafers, indoors or out. One Kilogram bag (2.2 lb.) will inoculate about 20 logs having an average size of 4″ diam. x 40″ long. Please refer to our complete directions in the main menu (blue horizontal bag).

by Alexander and Ann Shulgin. Pioneering research in entheogenic and sexual biochemistry. 200 detailed descriptions of the endogenous workhorses of the brain and their effects, and their chemical structures with diagrams. 978 pp.

by O.T. Oss and O.N. Oeric. With a foreword by Terence McKenna, this is a classic manual on dung-inhabiting mushrooms, and the evolutionary, medicinal, and historical aspects of entheogenic mushrooms. Many photos, 86 pp.

Fruits around 60-82°F. Greenhouse or outdoor Shiitake strain. This variety produces the largest mushrooms with the thickest ﬂesh. Slow to fruit (10 months-1 year) but with the longest production life by 20-40%, and yields mushrooms up to 7-1/2″ across. 1,000 plugs, enough to do about 30 – 4″ diam. x 40″ long logs.

Note: Logs produce mushrooms for years without the need to re-inoculate. This holds true for all species of mushrooms.

Fruits around 60-82°F, greenhouse or outdoor strain. Fruits best in hot, humid weather. This strain produces the largest mushrooms, up to 7.5″ in diameter, with the thickest cap. Slow to fruit (10 months to a year), but has the longest production life by 20+%. One 1 Kg. bag of sawdust spawn inoculates 20 logs of average size 4” diameter x 40” long.

SAWDUST SPAWN is the most economical way to grow mushrooms in natural logs. The extra piece of equipment you might need is a $27 inoculation tool. Its cost can be recouped in spawn savings within 125 logs.

Note: Logs produce mushrooms for years without the need to re-inoculate. This holds true for all species of mushrooms.

Lentinula edodes, the king of mushrooms, is our specialty. Shiitake combines a smoky-woodsy ﬂavor with ﬁrm, chewy texture. Immune-stimulating properties make it a true “health food.” Growing shiitake in natural logs is cost-effective for your kitchen and/or for sales, e.g. as part of a CSA. For full information, visit our Spawn pages.

The MP510 wide-range temperature strain is extremely popular for shiitake cultivation indoors or outdoors in natural logs. Fruiting range is 55-80°F.
Yields large mushrooms with thick flesh, tolerant to hot and cool weather. Has a fast spawn run, 6-9 months from inoculation to first harvest.

The MP853 warm temperature strain is a greenhouse or outdoor strain. This variety produces the largest mushrooms with the thickest ﬂesh. Slow to fruit (10 months-1 year) but with a long production life by 20-40%, and yields mushrooms up to 7-1/2″ across.

by Kenneth Jones. What gourmet mushroom is used as a treatment for cancer, HIV, high blood pressure, and CFS? The same Shiitake you can grow in your backyard! Extravagantly documented, includes some recipes. 120 pp.

by Emil Mondoa M.D and Mindy Kitei. A revolutionary book about long-chain sugars that are essential to our nervous and immune systems. The body synthesizes these sugars, except for eight essential polysaccharides that must come from food. The highest sources of these essential sugars are mushrooms. Authoritative guide from a physician who treats intractable diseases. 262 pp. softcover.

A batch water heater you can build in a few weekends. Install it on the rooftop or at ground level. Plumb to a regular water heater, or connect to it with a garden hose. Plans include an outdoor solar shower cabaña, ideal for poolside, remote cabin, or campground. 20 pp., detailed illustrations.

The TeePee Mushroom Kit — Pleurotus pulmonarius — is perfect for experiments and school science projects. The kit includes enough phoenix oyster spawn to inoculate 14 rolls of new toilet paper. A profusion of oyster mushrooms begins to fruit in 4-6 weeks, averages two or three fruitings.

by Mel Bartholomew. Grow your organic greens and veggies in 1/5 of the space, using 1/5 of the water, 1/5 the weeding, and with 1/5 the work! The book shows how to create instant raised-bed gardens without ever having to dig up the ground again. A perennially best-selling book, this earth-saving treasure was on National Public Television for 8 years. Heavily illustrated in color, high-quality paperback, 272 pp.

by Albert K. Bates. A densely written and researched book, it’s the true reality show of the planet, the one in which you and I are actors, too. Thrilling and mind-blowing, a child could understand it, but some politicians may find it beyond their ken. Low-tech, practical solutions to climate change, soil depletion, overpopulation, and world unemployment. It’s about how to regreen the planet and save us from global warming and mass starvation. Lots of pictures!

by Olle Persson, illustrations by Bo Mossberg. A bakers’ dozen of the delicious Chanterelle mushroom species are described and illustrated, along with their typical field and forest habitats. Fourteen European mouth-watering chanterelle recipes are included. Historical tales and ancient lore surrounding this family of mushrooms are engagingly interwoven in the 120 pages, with beautiful watercolor illustrations.

by J.S. Chilton and Paul Stamets. A classic book on all phases of mushroom cultivation. The expert manual on making compost. The growing parameters for many edible and entheogenic species are given, compiled from hard-to-ﬁnd sources and offering the student a good starting place. The chapters on contamination and troubleshooting are excellent. Includes the cultivation of the Agaricus mushrooms (Button and Portobello). Good illustrations and photos, 415 pp.

by Dorothy R. Bates. Over 100 recipes of this delicious staple of Indonesian cuisine, from Breakfast Sausage and Hero Sandwiches to Mock Mincemeat Pie. Full instructions for making tempeh at home (we sell starter kits too!). 96 pp, illustrated.